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Posted on: January 15, 2019

Anaheim Police Investigating Series of Sexual Batteries Near Savanna High School

ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 15, 2019) – Anaheim Police Sexual Assault detectives have released a composite sketch of the man they believe assaulted at least three teenage girls since late last week near Savanna High School, 301 N. Gilbert St. The most recent assault occurred Monday morning in the 2300 block of West Lincoln Avenue.

In each of the incidents, the suspect surprised the victims by approaching from behind and grabbing their buttocks and breasts, then ran from the scene. All of the assaults occurred in the morning while the victims were walking to school.

The suspect is an unshaven Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s, between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a thin build, short black hair and a mustache. The composite sketch is attached below.

The Anaheim Police Department is collaborating with the Anaheim Union High School District to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. Police are reminding students and parents to be aware of their surroundings when walking to and from school, and to report suspicious people immediately by calling 9-1-1.

Anyone with non-emergency information is urged to contact the Anaheim Police Department at 714-765-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS or www.occrimestoppers.org.

Composite sketch generated on January 15, 2019, courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department:

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